Looking to get into amateur video editing :)

[Gilberto Rodriguez Martinez]

Hi guys!

Im sorry for posting the same question for the millionth time

I have what I thought it was a pretty "decent" computer. I have preorderded the new sony action cam that records 4k at 30 fps per second and was thinking maybe its a good time for me to start doing some amateur videos.
I would like to not spend a couple of thousand dolars for now until I figure out whether I like video editing and I have the patience for it
My current rigs looks something like:
System Information
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Time of this report: 1/12/2015, 08:02:42
Operating System: Windows 8.1 64-bit (6.3, Build 9600) (9600.winblue_r3.140827-1500) Language: English (Regional Setting: English)
System Manufacturer: To be filled by O.E.M.
System Model: To be filled by O.E.M.
BIOS: 1708
Processor: AMD FX(tm)-6300 Six-Core Processor (6 CPUs), ~3.8GHz
Memory: 8192MB RAM
Available OS Memory: 8092MB RAM
Page File: 2516MB used, 7431MB available
Windows Dir: C:\WINDOWS
DirectX Version: DirectX 11
DX Setup Parameters: Not found
User DPI Setting: Using System DPI
System DPI Setting: 96 DPI (100 percent)
DWM DPI Scaling: Disabled
DxDiag Version: 6.03.9600.16384 64bit Unicode
Card name: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 650 Ti

I have four HD with plenty of space, including a SSD as my boot drive.

Im not looking to become a pro anytime soon so Im just wondering if you guys think this computer will let me get some work done. I dont need it to be lighting fast..
And if you guys think I need to change/add something, what would you advice?

Thanks!

Ps!

Please, let me know if I need to post some other info, super new at this

 

[Contrajon]

I would suggest not actually shooting videos at 4k. Unless you have a 4k tv then editing and shooting in 4k can be really expensive and time consuming. Your set up should be fine for 1080p editing. Do you have any experience using editing software?

 

[Gilberto Rodriguez Martinez]

Heya!
Thanks for your answer. I do have a UHD tv that I was thinking to use as my secondary monitor once i get a new one when I get my extra cash in April. For now, my old samsung Full HD tv will make do. Please note that I need to buy parts slowly and thats why I am planning ahead. Wont start with 4k before april
As for the editing software, I do play with vegas and make some edits.
I forgot to mention that my motherboard is sabertooth 990fx R2.0

Thanks!

 

[Contrajon]

As you slowely start upgrading parts I would highly suggest moving to Intel. I know the price is a bit cringing at first, but when it comes to processing power and hyper threading it will do much better than an AMD cpu. Upgrading to an I7-5820k will be amazing for editing but comes a bit expensive as DDR4 ram is still a bit high, and so are the motherboards. For some software I would suggest lightworks. It's free and pretty robust.

The best advice I can give you though is to just go out and shoot. Find out what you like to shoot and continue doing it. The PC parts will make your life easier, but shouldn't interfere with your ability to actually go and shoot. What kind of videos do you think you want to shoot?

 

[Gilberto Rodriguez Martinez]

Thanks for the answer!
I was afraid that I would need to start over 😀
I am a skydiving junkie, so most of my videos are skydiving stuff
This is my first try at editing. I know It sucks, steep learning curve 😀 😀
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oYc9DIjyQbw
So lets say I will follow your advice and start over with intel.. Id need to wait for at least a year before I can fork out the cash...
Given my current set up, is there nothing I can do for about 500 - 600 usd that will get me going for now while I save a couple of grand?

Thanks
Is there nothing that I can

 

[Contrajon]

Going with a I7-4790k will be a lot more affordable that the 5820k. Editing is mostly cpu and ram intensive. What you have now is fine in my opinion as you find out what you want to do and what you enjoy most. I wouldn't go forking over anything until you really get into it. Who knows, you might not enjoy shooting 2-3 months down the road, but once you do decide to really invest your time and money into shooting and editing, The biggest and probably only way to dramatically improve editing time would be going to intel and increasing ram.

 

[Gilberto Rodriguez Martinez]

Great!
Stupid question, will my MB support the 4790?
Thanks!

 

[Contrajon]

Unfortunately it will not.

You don't have to save several thousands to upgrade to an Intel. Here are some parts that would be good to start off with, if you can save up a bit longer.

[PCPartPicker part list](http://pcpartpicker.com/p/qMwhTW) / [Price breakdown by merchant](http://pcpartpicker.com/p/qMwhTW/by_merchant/)

Type|Item|Price

**CPU** | [Intel Core i7-5820K 3.3GHz 6-Core Processor](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/intel-cpu-bx80648i75820k) | $389.99 @ NCIX US

**CPU Cooler** | [Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/cooler-master-cpu-cooler-rr212e20pkr2) | $28.75 @ OutletPC

**Motherboard** | [ASRock X99 Extreme4 ATX LGA2011-3 Motherboard](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/asrock-motherboard-x99extreme4) | $202.98 @ Newegg

**Memory** | [Crucial 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2133 Memory](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/crucial-memory-ct2k8g4dfd8213) | $190.38 @ Newegg
| | **Total**
| Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available | $812.10
| Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-01-12 03:21 EST-0500 |


If you live near a Microcenter, you could easily get it below that price too.

 

[qubits]

you have one the best amd motherboards that will let you upgrade to a 9370 or 9590.. with what your doing intel will only take any real advantage if you get a x99 build

 

[Gilberto Rodriguez Martinez]

Thanks a lot Contrajon.
I Really appreciate your help.
So I will save up and get the stuff you suggested, on the mean time, Ill try to find some Ram for the set up
I currently have and start there.
Regards man!

 

[Gilberto Rodriguez Martinez]

Thanks Qubits!
So there is actually something I can do with this rig? Can you suggest the parts you would upgrade?
Thanks!

 

[Contrajon]

No problem! Good luck on your endeavors!

 

[qubits]

what would speed things up would be a fx9590 with a good water cooler.

what your doing is not just cpu intensive.. there is software that is cuda(nvidia) and gcn(amd) accelerated.

i dont know a whole lot about it but i know that gpu acceleration far surpasses anything that is done on the cpu alone.

 

[Contrajon]

Yeah, my bad. What you could also do is get a 780ti which will triple the amount of cuda cores you currently have.

 

[Contrajon]

GPU processing isn't as widely used though. Yes it might be faster but only in certain applications. Here is another thread that can explain it much better than I can. http://www.tomshardware.com/answers/id-1929437/cpu-gpu-rendering.html

 

[Gilberto Rodriguez Martinez]

Cool! Thanks a lot guys!
So I think that Im going to order now 8 more gigs of ram. Looking at these guys, which are the ones I already have:
http://www.computeruniverse.net/en/products/90547518/kingston-hyperx-fury-ddr3-1600-blau.asp
Then Ill save a little an maybe next month Ill upgrade to the processor that you guys sugested and finally in 2 months Ill get the 780ti
I guess this set up should be enough to get me going for at least a year or so while I learn how to use the aoftware properly and see if I get into it.
Thanks a lot guys!

Really appreciate all the help

G

.. And while Im asking.. Do you guys have some advice on how to set up my HD´s for maximal efficency?

Thanks!